Advanced transponders for deep space applicationsThree architectures for advanced deep space transponders are proposed. The architectures possess various digital techniques such as fast Fourier transform (FFT), digital phase-locked loop (PLL), and digital sideband aided carrier detection with analog or digital turn-around ranging. Preliminary results on the design and conceptual implementation are presented. Modifications to the command detector unit (CDU) are also presented.
Document ID
19930069632
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Nguyen, Tien M. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Kayalar, Selahattin (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Yeh, Hen-Geul (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Kyriacou, Charles (JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)